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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.56, 34,495.92 and 13,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.56, 34,495.92 and 13,666.68 is: 18,859.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.56 : 34,495.92 = 13,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.56/34,495.92 = 13,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.56x = 34,495.92 × 13,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.56x = 471,444,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,444,699.95/24,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,859.63

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